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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441.09 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441.09 and 188.69 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441.09 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441.09 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441.09 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 83,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227.07/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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