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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 441.09 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 441.09 and 188.72 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 441.09 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/441.09 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 441.09 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 83,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242.50/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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