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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.82 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.82 and 188.46 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.82 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.82 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.82 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 83,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,076.94/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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