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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 436.42 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 436.42 and 185.28 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 436.42 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/436.42 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 436.42 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 80,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,859.90/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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