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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 439.58 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 439.58 and 187.54 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 439.58 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/439.58 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 439.58 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 82,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438.83/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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