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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.59, 434.17 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.59, 434.17 and 183.60 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.59 : 434.17 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.59/434.17 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.59x = 434.17 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.59x = 79,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,713.61/314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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