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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 436.12 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 436.12 and 185.10 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 436.12 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/436.12 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 436.12 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 80,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,725.81/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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