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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 438.33 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 438.33 and 186.65 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 438.33 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/438.33 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 438.33 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 81,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,812.10/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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