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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 440.42 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 440.42 and 186.37 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 440.42 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/440.42 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 440.42 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 82,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,079.04/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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