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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.71, 434.27 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.71, 434.27 and 181.84 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.71 : 434.27 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.71/434.27 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.71x = 434.27 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.71x = 78,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,965.66/314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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