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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.22 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.22 and 185.87 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.22 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.22 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.22 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 81,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267.17/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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