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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 437.08 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 437.08 and 185.80 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 437.08 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/437.08 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 437.08 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 81,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209.46/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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