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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 437.07 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 437.07 and 185.73 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 437.07 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/437.07 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 437.07 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 81,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177.01/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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