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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.07 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.07 and 186.93 is: 257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.07 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.07 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.07 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 82,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,446.08/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.88

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