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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 438.82 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 438.82 and 187.02 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 438.82 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/438.82 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 438.82 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 82,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,068.12/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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