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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 439.62 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 439.62 and 187.60 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 439.62 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/439.62 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 439.62 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 82,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472.71/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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