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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.42 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.42 and 188.92 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.42 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.42 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.42 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 83,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393.07/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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