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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 433.74 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 433.74 and 183.28 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 433.74 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/433.74 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 433.74 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 79,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.87/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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