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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.06 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.06 and 188.66 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.06 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.06 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.06 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 83,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210.38/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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