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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 437.55 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 437.55 and 186.18 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 437.55 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/437.55 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 437.55 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 81,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,463.06/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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