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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.61 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.61 and 185.76 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.61 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.61 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.61 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 81,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,661.02/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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