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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 441.72 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 441.72 and 189 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 441.72 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/441.72 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 441.72 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 83,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,485.08/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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