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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 439.02 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 439.02 and 185.37 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 439.02 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/439.02 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 439.02 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 81,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,381.14/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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