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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 438.64 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 438.64 and 185.11 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 438.64 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/438.64 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 438.64 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 81,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,196.65/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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