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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 440.94 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 440.94 and 188.50 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 440.94 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/440.94 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 440.94 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 83,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117.19/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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