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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 436.68 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 436.68 and 185.38 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 436.68 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/436.68 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 436.68 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 80,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,951.74/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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