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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 440.90 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 440.90 and 188.54 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 440.90 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/440.90 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 440.90 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 83,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125.55/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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