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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.26 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.26 and 188.73 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.26 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.26 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.26 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 83,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,278.06/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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