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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.76 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.76 and 184.08 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.76 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.76 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.76 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 80,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,030.62/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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