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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 437.56 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 437.56 and 186.11 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 437.56 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/437.56 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 437.56 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 81,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,435.97/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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