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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 434.54 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 434.54 and 183.89 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 434.54 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/434.54 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 434.54 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 79,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.11/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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