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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 438.47 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 438.47 and 184.94 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 438.47 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/438.47 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 438.47 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 81,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.20/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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