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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 436.58 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 436.58 and 185.37 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 436.58 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/436.58 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 436.58 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 80,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927.91/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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