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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 441.20 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 441.20 and 186.98 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 441.20 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/441.20 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 441.20 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 82,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495.58/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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