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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 437.34 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 437.34 and 186.04 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 437.34 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/437.34 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 437.34 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 81,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362.73/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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