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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 436.47 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 436.47 and 185.39 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 436.47 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/436.47 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 436.47 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 80,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,914.99/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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