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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 439.43 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 439.43 and 187.47 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 439.43 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/439.43 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 439.43 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 82,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,379.00/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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