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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.59 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.59 and 189.01 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.59 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.59 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.59 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 83,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,464.93/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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