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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 438.51 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 438.51 and 185.02 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 438.51 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/438.51 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 438.51 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 81,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133.12/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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