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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.30 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.30 and 185.56 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.30 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.30 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.30 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 81,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,515.12/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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