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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 438.77 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 438.77 and 187.11 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 438.77 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/438.77 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 438.77 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 82,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,097.67/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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