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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 439.72 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 439.72 and 187.66 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 439.72 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/439.72 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 439.72 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 82,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,516.92/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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