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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 439.37 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 439.37 and 187.37 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 439.37 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/439.37 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 439.37 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 82,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,321.62/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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