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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 437.58 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 437.58 and 185.97 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 437.58 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/437.58 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 437.58 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 81,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,376.75/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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