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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 441.41 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 441.41 and 188.90 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 441.41 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/441.41 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 441.41 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 83,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382.35/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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