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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 441.05 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 441.05 and 188.63 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 441.05 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/441.05 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 441.05 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 83,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,193.77/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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