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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 436.14 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 436.14 and 185.08 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 436.14 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/436.14 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 436.14 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 80,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720.79/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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