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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.50 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.50 and 185.73 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.50 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.50 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.50 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 81,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,628.34/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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