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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 434.33 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 434.33 and 183.77 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 434.33 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/434.33 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 434.33 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 79,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813.73/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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