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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.65 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.65 and 186.14 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.65 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.65 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.65 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 81,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,464.80/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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