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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.73, 441.14 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.73, 441.14 and 195.39 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 441.14 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/441.14 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 441.14 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 86,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,193.37/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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