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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 440.78 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 440.78 and 188.44 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 440.78 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/440.78 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 440.78 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 83,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058.54/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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