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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.16 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.16 and 185.88 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.16 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.16 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.16 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 81,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259.30/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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