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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 437.10 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 437.10 and 185.82 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 437.10 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/437.10 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 437.10 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 81,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221.92/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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