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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.96 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.96 and 188.54 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.96 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.96 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.96 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 83,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138.60/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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