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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 439.30 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 439.30 and 185.60 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 439.30 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/439.30 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 439.30 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 81,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534.71/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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