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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437 and 185.70 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 81,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150.90/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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