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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 439.84 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 439.84 and 187.83 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 439.84 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/439.84 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 439.84 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 82,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615.15/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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