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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 436.19 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 436.19 and 185.09 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 436.19 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/436.19 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 436.19 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 80,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,731.30/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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