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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 437.58 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 437.58 and 186.14 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 437.58 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/437.58 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 437.58 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 81,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,448.02/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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