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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.97 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.97 and 186.63 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.97 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.97 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.97 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 82,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,298.23/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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