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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 434.34 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 434.34 and 183.75 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 434.34 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/434.34 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 434.34 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 79,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,809.98/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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