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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 440.91 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 440.91 and 186.81 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 440.91 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/440.91 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 440.91 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 82,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,365.46/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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