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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 441.52 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 441.52 and 188.97 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 441.52 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/441.52 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 441.52 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 83,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434.03/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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