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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 437.70 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 437.70 and 186.15 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 437.70 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/437.70 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 437.70 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 81,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,477.86/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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