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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 440.15 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 440.15 and 187.97 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 440.15 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/440.15 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 440.15 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 82,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,731.85/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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