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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.79, 439.95 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.79, 439.95 and 187.75 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.79 : 439.95 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.79/439.95 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.79x = 439.95 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.79x = 82,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,600.61/318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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