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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 434.28 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 434.28 and 183.76 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 434.28 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/434.28 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 434.28 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 79,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,803.29/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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