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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 441.44 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 441.44 and 188.94 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 441.44 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/441.44 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 441.44 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 83,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405.67/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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