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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 433.99 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 433.99 and 183.53 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 433.99 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/433.99 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 433.99 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 79,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.01/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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