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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 437.84 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 437.84 and 186.25 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 437.84 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/437.84 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 437.84 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 81,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,547.70/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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