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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 439.10 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 439.10 and 187.21 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 439.10 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/439.10 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 439.10 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 82,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.91/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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