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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.60 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.60 and 188.96 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.60 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.60 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.60 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 83,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,444.74/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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