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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 438.14 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 438.14 and 186.51 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 438.14 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/438.14 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 438.14 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 81,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717.49/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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