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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.73, 441.19 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.73, 441.19 and 185.16 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 441.19 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/441.19 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 441.19 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 81,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,691.38/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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