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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.03, 433.28 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.03, 433.28 and 182.96 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.03 : 433.28 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.03/433.28 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.03x = 433.28 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.03x = 79,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269.83/314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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