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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 433.45 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 433.45 and 183.05 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 433.45 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/433.45 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 433.45 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 79,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343.02/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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