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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.62 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.62 and 185.50 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.62 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.62 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.62 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 80,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,993.01/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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