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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.65 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.65 and 185.52 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.65 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.65 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.65 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 81,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007.31/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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