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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 436.82 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 436.82 and 185.51 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 436.82 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/436.82 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 436.82 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 81,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,033.55/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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