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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 438.98 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 438.98 and 187.16 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 438.98 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/438.98 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 438.98 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 82,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,156.37/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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