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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.52 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.52 and 188.98 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.52 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.52 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.52 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 83,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438.45/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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