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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 433.26 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 433.26 and 182.97 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 433.26 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/433.26 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 433.26 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 79,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273.58/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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