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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 434.65 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 434.65 and 183.99 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 434.65 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/434.65 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 434.65 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 79,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972.62/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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