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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 440.86 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 440.86 and 195.24 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 440.86 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/440.86 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 440.86 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 86,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,070.49/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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