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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.00, 437.49 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.00, 437.49 and 186 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.00 : 437.49 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.00/437.49 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.00x = 437.49 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.00x = 81,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,373.14/317.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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