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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 437.76 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 437.76 and 186.17 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 437.76 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/437.76 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 437.76 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 81,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498.87/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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