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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 441.26 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 441.26 and 188.83 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 441.26 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/441.26 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 441.26 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 83,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323.13/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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