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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.84 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.84 and 186.32 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.84 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.84 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.84 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 81,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,578.35/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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