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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 439.68 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 439.68 and 185.88 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 439.68 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/439.68 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 439.68 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 81,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727.72/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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