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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.81, 434.45 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.81, 434.45 and 183.82 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.81 : 434.45 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.81/434.45 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.81x = 434.45 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.81x = 79,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,859.97/314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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