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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 440 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 440 and 186.07 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 440 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/440 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 440 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 81,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,870.80/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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