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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 439.79 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 439.79 and 187.71 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 439.79 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/439.79 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 439.79 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 82,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552.98/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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