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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 437.58 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 437.58 and 186.18 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 437.58 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/437.58 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 437.58 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 81,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468.64/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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