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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 439.29 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 439.29 and 187.38 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 439.29 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/439.29 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 439.29 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 82,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,314.16/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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