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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 437.28 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 437.28 and 185.85 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 437.28 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/437.28 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 437.28 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 81,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,268.49/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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