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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.94 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.94 and 195.21 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.94 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.94 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.94 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 86,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,075.90/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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