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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.38 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.38 and 188.84 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.38 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.38 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.38 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 83,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,351.77/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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