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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.68 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.68 and 185.45 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.68 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.68 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.68 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 80,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982.31/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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