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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 438.96 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 438.96 and 187.14 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 438.96 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/438.96 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 438.96 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 82,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146.97/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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