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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.94 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.94 and 188.60 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.94 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.94 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.94 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 83,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,161.28/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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