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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 441.18 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 441.18 and 188.75 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 441.18 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/441.18 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 441.18 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 83,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273.83/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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