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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 436.95 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 436.95 and 185.73 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 436.95 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/436.95 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 436.95 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 81,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,154.72/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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