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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 439.99 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 439.99 and 186.11 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 439.99 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/439.99 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 439.99 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 81,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884.34/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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