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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 434.55 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 434.55 and 182.15 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 434.55 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/434.55 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 434.55 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 79,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151.11/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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