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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.51 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.51 and 187.51 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.51 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.51 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.51 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 82,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412.52/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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