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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 436.34 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 436.34 and 185.18 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 436.34 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/436.34 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 436.34 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 80,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,798.33/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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