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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 439.89 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 439.89 and 178.87 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 439.89 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/439.89 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 439.89 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 78,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,683.12/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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