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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 434.08 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 434.08 and 183.72 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 434.08 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/434.08 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 434.08 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 79,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749.18/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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