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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.84, 434.58 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.84, 434.58 and 183.90 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.84 : 434.58 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.84/434.58 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.84x = 434.58 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.84x = 79,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,919.26/314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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