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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.48 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.48 and 187.12 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.48 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.48 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.48 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 82,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,609.74/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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