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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 441.11 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 441.11 and 188.66 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 441.11 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/441.11 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 441.11 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 83,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221.39/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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