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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.77 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.77 and 186.21 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.77 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.77 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.77 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 81,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,516.22/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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