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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 436.20 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 436.20 and 185.08 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 436.20 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/436.20 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 436.20 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 80,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,731.90/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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