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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 439.54 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 439.54 and 185.70 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 439.54 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/439.54 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 439.54 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 81,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,623.57/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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