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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.28 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.28 and 185.12 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.28 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.28 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.28 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 80,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,764.15/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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