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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 441.15 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 441.15 and 195.31 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 441.15 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/441.15 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 441.15 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 86,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,160.83/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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