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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 436.69 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 436.69 and 185.46 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 436.69 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/436.69 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 436.69 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 80,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987.12/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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