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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 439.46 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 439.46 and 187.38 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 439.46 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/439.46 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 439.46 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 82,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,342.88/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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