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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.50 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.50 and 186.05 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.50 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.50 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.50 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 81,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,396.88/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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