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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 434.56 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 434.56 and 183.90 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 434.56 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/434.56 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 434.56 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 79,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,915.58/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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