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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.73, 441.22 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.73, 441.22 and 188.74 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 441.22 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/441.22 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 441.22 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 83,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275.86/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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