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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 433.73 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 433.73 and 183.26 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 433.73 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/433.73 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 433.73 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 79,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485.36/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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