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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 437.87 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 437.87 and 184.58 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 437.87 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/437.87 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 437.87 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 80,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,822.04/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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