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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.93, 437.48 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.93, 437.48 and 185.98 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.93 : 437.48 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.93/437.48 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.93x = 437.48 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.93x = 81,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362.53/316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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