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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 434.25 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 434.25 and 181.91 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 434.25 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/434.25 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 434.25 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 78,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,994.42/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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