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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 439.26 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 439.26 and 185.62 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 439.26 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/439.26 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 439.26 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 81,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534.66/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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