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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.70, 434.13 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.70, 434.13 and 183.69 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.70 : 434.13 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.70/434.13 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.70x = 434.13 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.70x = 79,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,745.34/314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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