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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 439.13 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 439.13 and 185.42 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 439.13 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/439.13 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 439.13 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 81,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,423.48/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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