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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 438.80 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 438.80 and 186.98 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 438.80 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/438.80 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 438.80 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 82,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,046.82/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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