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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 437.27 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 437.27 and 185.90 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 437.27 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/437.27 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 437.27 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 81,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,285.38/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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