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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 437.90 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 437.90 and 184.57 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 437.90 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/437.90 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 437.90 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 80,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821.19/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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