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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 437.27 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 437.27 and 185.93 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 437.27 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/437.27 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 437.27 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 81,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,300.13/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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