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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 437.86 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 437.86 and 186.27 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 437.86 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/437.86 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 437.86 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 81,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560.18/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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