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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.75 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.75 and 182.25 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.75 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.75 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.75 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 79,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,232.28/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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