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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 437.49 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 437.49 and 186.03 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 437.49 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/437.49 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 437.49 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 81,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384.71/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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