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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.95, 434.61 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.95, 434.61 and 183.93 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.95 : 434.61 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.95/434.61 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.95x = 434.61 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.95x = 79,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,937.82/314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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