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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 440.86 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 440.86 and 186.80 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 440.86 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/440.86 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 440.86 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 82,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352.56/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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