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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 440.04 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 440.04 and 187.88 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 440.04 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/440.04 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 440.04 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 82,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673.22/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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