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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 440.01 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 440.01 and 187.85 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 440.01 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/440.01 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 440.01 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 82,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,655.88/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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