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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 439.20 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 439.20 and 187.34 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 439.20 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/439.20 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 439.20 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 82,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,279.73/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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