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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.42 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.42 and 185.95 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.42 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.42 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.42 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 81,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.62/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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