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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.93 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.93 and 195.14 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.93 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.93 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.93 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 86,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,039.90/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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