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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.42 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.42 and 181.92 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.42 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.42 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.42 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 80,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303.13/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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