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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.56 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.56 and 183.93 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.56 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.56 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.56 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 79,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,928.62/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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