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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 441.35 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 441.35 and 188.82 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 441.35 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/441.35 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 441.35 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 83,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,334.76/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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