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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 436.13 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 436.13 and 185.04 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 436.13 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/436.13 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 436.13 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 80,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,701.50/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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