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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 439.96 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 439.96 and 187.93 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 439.96 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/439.96 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 439.96 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 82,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681.68/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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