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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 440.14 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 440.14 and 186.14 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 440.14 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/440.14 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 440.14 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 81,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,927.66/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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