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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.16 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.16 and 187.94 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.16 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.16 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.16 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 82,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,723.67/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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