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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 434.36 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 434.36 and 183.85 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 434.36 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/434.36 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 434.36 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 79,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857.09/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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