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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 438.01 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 438.01 and 186.41 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 438.01 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/438.01 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 438.01 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 81,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,650.07/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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