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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 441.43 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 441.43 and 188.88 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 441.43 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/441.43 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 441.43 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 83,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,374.15/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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