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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 439.89 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 439.89 and 184.19 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 439.89 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/439.89 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 439.89 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 81,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,023.34/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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