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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 438.85 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 438.85 and 187.03 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 438.85 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/438.85 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 438.85 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 82,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,078.12/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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