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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 437.73 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 437.73 and 186.19 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 437.73 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/437.73 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 437.73 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 81,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,500.95/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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