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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 434.01 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 434.01 and 183.54 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 434.01 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/434.01 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 434.01 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 79,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658.20/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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