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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.52 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.52 and 185.36 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.52 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.52 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.52 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 81,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840.15/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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