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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.49, 433.97 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.49, 433.97 and 183.47 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.49 : 433.97 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.49/433.97 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.49x = 433.97 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.49x = 79,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617.39/314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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