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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.09 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.09 and 184.71 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.09 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.09 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.09 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 80,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.60/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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