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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 440.32 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 440.32 and 186.40 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 440.32 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/440.32 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 440.32 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 82,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,075.65/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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