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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.80 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.80 and 187.02 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.80 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.80 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.80 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 82,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063.44/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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