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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 441.28 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 441.28 and 187.01 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 441.28 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/441.28 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 441.28 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 82,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,523.45/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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