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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 438.96 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 438.96 and 187.12 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 438.96 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/438.96 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 438.96 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 82,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,138.20/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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