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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 433.38 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 433.38 and 183.16 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 433.38 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/433.38 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 433.38 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 79,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,377.88/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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