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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 437.38 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 437.38 and 185.96 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 437.38 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/437.38 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 437.38 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 81,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,333.00/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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