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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 436.10 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 436.10 and 185.04 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 436.10 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/436.10 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 436.10 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 80,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695.02/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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