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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.95, 434.69 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.95, 434.69 and 183.98 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.95 : 434.69 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.95/434.69 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.95x = 434.69 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.95x = 79,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974.27/314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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