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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.34 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.34 and 193.87 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.34 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.34 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.34 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 85,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,562.59/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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