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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 434.69 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 434.69 and 184.00 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 434.69 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/434.69 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 434.69 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 79,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.87/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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