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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 439.63 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 439.63 and 187.62 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 439.63 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/439.63 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 439.63 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 82,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,483.38/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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