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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.07 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.07 and 186.19 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.07 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.07 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.07 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 81,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933.50/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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