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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.57 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.57 and 188.92 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.57 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.57 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.57 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 83,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,421.40/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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