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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 440.07 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 440.07 and 186.06 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 440.07 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/440.07 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 440.07 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 81,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,879.42/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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