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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 439.65 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 439.65 and 187.61 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 439.65 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/439.65 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 439.65 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 82,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482.74/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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