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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 441.02 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 441.02 and 188.57 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 441.02 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/441.02 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 441.02 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 83,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,159.99/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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