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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 439.31 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 439.31 and 187.35 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 439.31 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/439.31 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 439.31 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 82,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,304.73/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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