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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 438.06 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 438.06 and 186.44 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 438.06 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/438.06 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 438.06 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 81,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668.78/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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