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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.69, 441.23 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.69, 441.23 and 188.77 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.69 : 441.23 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.69/441.23 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.69x = 441.23 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.69x = 83,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,290.04/319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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