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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 440.06 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 440.06 and 187.95 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 440.06 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/440.06 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 440.06 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 82,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,708.34/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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