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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 437.66 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 437.66 and 186.22 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 437.66 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/437.66 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 437.66 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 81,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,501.05/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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