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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 437.31 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 437.31 and 185.97 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 437.31 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/437.31 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 437.31 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 81,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326.54/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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