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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 439.55 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 439.55 and 187.49 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 439.55 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/439.55 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 439.55 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 82,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,411.23/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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