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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.57, 439.65 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.57, 439.65 and 185.82 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.57 : 439.65 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.57/439.65 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.57x = 439.65 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.57x = 81,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,695.76/318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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