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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 436.56 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 436.56 and 185.37 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 436.56 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/436.56 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 436.56 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 80,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,925.13/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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