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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 438.44 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 438.44 and 184.98 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 438.44 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/438.44 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 438.44 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 81,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101.71/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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