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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 440.18 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 440.18 and 186.20 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 440.18 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/440.18 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 440.18 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 81,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,959.32/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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