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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 439.07 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 439.07 and 187.16 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 439.07 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/439.07 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 439.07 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 82,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,173.21/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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