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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 439.19 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 439.19 and 187.26 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 439.19 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/439.19 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 439.19 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 82,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241.78/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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