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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 440.82 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 440.82 and 195.10 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 440.82 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/440.82 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 440.82 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 86,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,003.98/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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