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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.45, 433.97 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.45, 433.97 and 183.54 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.45 : 433.97 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.45/433.97 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.45x = 433.97 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.45x = 79,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,650.85/314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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