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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 437.24 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 437.24 and 185.98 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 437.24 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/437.24 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 437.24 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 81,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,317.90/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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