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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 441.08 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 441.08 and 195.35 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 441.08 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/441.08 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 441.08 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 86,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162.53/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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