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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 440.98 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 440.98 and 186.80 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 440.98 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/440.98 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 440.98 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 82,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375.06/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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