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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.55 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.55 and 185.37 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.55 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.55 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.55 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 80,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923.27/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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