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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.27, 433.51 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.27, 433.51 and 183.32 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.27 : 433.51 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.27/433.51 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.27x = 433.51 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.27x = 79,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471.05/314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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