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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 439.91 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 439.91 and 185.96 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 439.91 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/439.91 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 439.91 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 81,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,802.53/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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