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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.72, 434.32 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.72, 434.32 and 183.72 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.72 : 434.32 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.72/434.32 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.72x = 434.32 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.72x = 79,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793.27/314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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