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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.74 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.74 and 185.53 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.74 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.74 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.74 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 81,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,028.37/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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