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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 441.53 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 441.53 and 189.03 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 441.53 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/441.53 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 441.53 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 83,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462.42/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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