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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 436.40 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 436.40 and 185.32 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 436.40 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/436.40 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 436.40 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 80,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,871.47/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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