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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 434.72 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 434.72 and 184.00 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 434.72 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/434.72 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 434.72 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 79,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,987.85/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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