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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 438.08 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 438.08 and 186.32 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 438.08 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/438.08 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 438.08 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 81,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,623.23/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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