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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 437.68 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 437.68 and 186.17 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 437.68 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/437.68 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 437.68 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 81,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,482.89/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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