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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 439.46 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 439.46 and 187.50 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 439.46 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/439.46 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 439.46 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 82,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,398.75/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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