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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 441.43 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 441.43 and 195.48 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 441.43 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/441.43 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 441.43 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 86,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,290.25/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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