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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 438.78 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 438.78 and 186.97 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 438.78 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/438.78 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 438.78 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 82,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,037.60/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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