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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.59 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.59 and 185.04 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.59 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.59 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.59 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 81,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,156.69/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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