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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 439.88 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 439.88 and 186.01 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 439.88 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/439.88 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 439.88 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 81,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,821.13/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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