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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 439.82 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 439.82 and 187.78 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 439.82 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/439.82 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 439.82 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 82,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,590.50/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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