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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 437.94 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 437.94 and 186.36 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 437.94 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/437.94 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 437.94 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 81,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,614.50/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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