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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.73 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.73 and 184.07 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.73 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.73 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.73 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 80,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,941.97/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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