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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.49, 440.78 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.49, 440.78 and 186.65 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.49 : 440.78 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.49/440.78 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.49x = 440.78 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.49x = 82,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271.59/319.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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