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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 438.76 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 438.76 and 186.96 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 438.76 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/438.76 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 438.76 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 82,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,030.57/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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