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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 437.50 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 437.50 and 186.01 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 437.50 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/437.50 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 437.50 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 81,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,379.38/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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