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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.98 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.98 and 188.58 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.98 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.98 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.98 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 83,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,160.01/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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