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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 434.43 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 434.43 and 182.05 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 434.43 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/434.43 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 434.43 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 79,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086.90/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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