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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 441.18 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 441.18 and 188.73 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 441.18 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/441.18 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 441.18 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 83,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,263.90/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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