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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 438.92 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 438.92 and 187.11 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 438.92 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/438.92 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 438.92 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 82,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126.09/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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