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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.08 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.08 and 185.02 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.08 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.08 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.08 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 80,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,683.52/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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