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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 437.99 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 437.99 and 186.35 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 437.99 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/437.99 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 437.99 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 81,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.60/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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