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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 441.08 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 441.08 and 188.68 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 441.08 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/441.08 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 441.08 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 83,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220.93/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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