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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.41 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.41 and 185.96 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.41 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.41 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.41 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 81,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,340.76/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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