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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 441.03 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 441.03 and 188.70 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 441.03 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/441.03 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 441.03 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 83,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222.36/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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