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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 438.31 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 438.31 and 186.66 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 438.31 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/438.31 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 438.31 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 81,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,814.48/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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