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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 441.54 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 441.54 and 195.66 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 441.54 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/441.54 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 441.54 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 86,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391.72/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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