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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 434.25 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 434.25 and 183.65 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 434.25 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/434.25 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 434.25 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 79,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747.84/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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