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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 433.77 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 433.77 and 183.25 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 433.77 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/433.77 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 433.77 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 79,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488.35/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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