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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 438.27 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 438.27 and 186.64 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 438.27 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/438.27 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 438.27 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 81,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795.59/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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