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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.38 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.38 and 195.50 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.38 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.38 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.38 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 86,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286.61/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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