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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.13, 436.26 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.13, 436.26 and 185.25 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 436.26 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/436.26 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 436.26 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 80,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,817.17/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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