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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 441.32 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 441.32 and 188.81 is: 260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 441.32 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/441.32 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 441.32 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 83,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,324.69/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.55

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