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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.24 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.24 and 187.40 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.24 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.24 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.24 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 82,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.58/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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