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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.16 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.16 and 188.68 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.16 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.16 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.16 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 83,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,238.07/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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