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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 433.68 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 433.68 and 183.27 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 433.68 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/433.68 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 433.68 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 79,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,480.53/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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