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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 433.64 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 433.64 and 183.22 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 433.64 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/433.64 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 433.64 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 79,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.89/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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