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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 439.99 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 439.99 and 187.88 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 439.99 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/439.99 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 439.99 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 82,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,665.32/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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