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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.16 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.16 and 185 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.16 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.16 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.16 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 80,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,689.60/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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