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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 436.91 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 436.91 and 185.58 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 436.91 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/436.91 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 436.91 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 81,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.83/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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