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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 440.10 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 440.10 and 187.94 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 440.10 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/440.10 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 440.10 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 82,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,712.39/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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