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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 441.28 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 441.28 and 188.84 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 441.28 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/441.28 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 441.28 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 83,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.32/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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