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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.06 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.06 and 186.45 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.06 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.06 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.06 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 81,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676.29/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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