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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 441.18 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 441.18 and 195.48 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 441.18 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/441.18 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 441.18 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 86,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.87/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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