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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 434.64 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 434.64 and 182.12 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 434.64 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/434.64 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 434.64 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 79,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,156.46/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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