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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 434.46 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 434.46 and 183.83 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 434.46 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/434.46 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 434.46 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 79,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,864.61/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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