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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 438.01 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 438.01 and 186.46 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 438.01 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/438.01 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 438.01 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 81,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,669.78/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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