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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 436.84 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 436.84 and 185.56 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 436.84 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/436.84 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 436.84 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 81,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058.47/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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