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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.74 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.74 and 186.14 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.74 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.74 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.74 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 81,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,480.92/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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