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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.72 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.72 and 186.67 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.72 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.72 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.72 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 82,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.27/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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