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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 437.16 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 437.16 and 185.79 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 437.16 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/437.16 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 437.16 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 81,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,219.96/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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