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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.41 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.41 and 187.38 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.41 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.41 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.41 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 82,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,336.65/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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