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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 440.94 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 440.94 and 195.27 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 440.94 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/440.94 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 440.94 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 86,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.35/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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