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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 438.81 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 438.81 and 187.02 is: 258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 438.81 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/438.81 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 438.81 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 82,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,066.25/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.12

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