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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 439.14 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 439.14 and 185.45 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 439.14 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/439.14 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 439.14 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 81,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,435.39/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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