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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 440.55 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 440.55 and 186.55 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 440.55 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/440.55 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 440.55 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 82,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,184.60/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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