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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 440.18 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 440.18 and 186.17 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 440.18 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/440.18 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 440.18 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 81,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,946.92/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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