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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 434.64 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 434.64 and 183.96 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 434.64 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/434.64 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 434.64 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 79,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,956.37/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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