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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 437.35 and 186.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 437.35 and 186.00 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 437.35 = 186.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/437.35 = 186.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 437.35 × 186.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 81,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,348.62/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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