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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 441.39 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 441.39 and 188.87 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 441.39 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/441.39 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 441.39 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 83,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,365.33/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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