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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 433.24 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 433.24 and 183 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 433.24 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/433.24 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 433.24 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 79,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282.92/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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