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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.45, 440.67 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.45, 440.67 and 188.38 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.45 : 440.67 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.45/440.67 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.45x = 440.67 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.45x = 83,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,013.41/319.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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