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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 439.02 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 439.02 and 187.24 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 439.02 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/439.02 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 439.02 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 82,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,202.10/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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