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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.45 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.45 and 186.66 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.45 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.45 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.45 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 81,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,841.08/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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