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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 439.94 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 439.94 and 186.04 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 439.94 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/439.94 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 439.94 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 81,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,846.44/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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