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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.73 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.73 and 186.13 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.73 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.73 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.73 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 81,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472.50/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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