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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 439.05 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 439.05 and 187.17 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 439.05 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/439.05 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 439.05 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 82,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176.99/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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