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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 437 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 437 and 185.68 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 437 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/437 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 437 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 81,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142.16/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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