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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 439.94 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 439.94 and 187.82 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 439.94 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/439.94 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 439.94 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 82,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,628.59/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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