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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 439.40 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 439.40 and 185.65 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 439.40 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/439.40 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 439.40 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 81,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573.98/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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