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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.18, 433.61 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.18, 433.61 and 183.19 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.18 : 433.61 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.18/433.61 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.18x = 433.61 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.18x = 79,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431.02/314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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