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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.97 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.97 and 187.73 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.97 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.97 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.97 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 82,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,596.55/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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