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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 441.45 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 441.45 and 187.19 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 441.45 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/441.45 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 441.45 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 82,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,635.03/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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