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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.58, 434.12 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.58, 434.12 and 183.60 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.58 : 434.12 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.58/434.12 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.58x = 434.12 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.58x = 79,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704.43/314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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