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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 441.32 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 441.32 and 195.50 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 441.32 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/441.32 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 441.32 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 86,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.06/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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