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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 438.32 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 438.32 and 186.71 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 438.32 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/438.32 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 438.32 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 81,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.65/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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