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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 437.22 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 437.22 and 185.75 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 437.22 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/437.22 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 437.22 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 81,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,213.62/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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