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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 439.29 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 439.29 and 185.59 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 439.29 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/439.29 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 439.29 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 81,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,525.63/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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