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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.72 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.72 and 183.98 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.72 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.72 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.72 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 79,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.79/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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