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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 439.03 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 439.03 and 185.39 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 439.03 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/439.03 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 439.03 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 81,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391.77/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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