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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 440.61 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 440.61 and 186.57 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 440.61 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/440.61 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 440.61 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 82,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.91/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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