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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.21, 433.70 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.21, 433.70 and 183.30 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.21 : 433.70 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.21/433.70 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.21x = 433.70 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.21x = 79,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496.29/314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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