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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 436.22 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 436.22 and 185.10 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 436.22 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/436.22 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 436.22 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 80,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743.40/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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