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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 437.92 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 437.92 and 186.39 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 437.92 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/437.92 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 437.92 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 81,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,621.72/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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