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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 437.31 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 437.31 and 185.81 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 437.31 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/437.31 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 437.31 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 81,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,256.57/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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