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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 438.06 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 438.06 and 186.39 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 438.06 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/438.06 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 438.06 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 81,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,650.00/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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