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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 439.62 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 439.62 and 187.52 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 439.62 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/439.62 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 439.62 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 82,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437.54/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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