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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 441.20 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 441.20 and 188.66 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 441.20 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/441.20 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 441.20 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 83,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236.79/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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