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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.89, 441.62 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.89, 441.62 and 195.58 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.89 : 441.62 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.89/441.62 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.89x = 441.62 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.89x = 86,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,368.85/319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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