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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 438.87 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 438.87 and 187.03 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 438.87 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/438.87 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 438.87 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 82,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081.86/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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