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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 437.99 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 437.99 and 186.44 is: 257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 437.99 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/437.99 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 437.99 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 81,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655.73/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.35

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