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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 434.69 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 434.69 and 184.01 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 434.69 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/434.69 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 434.69 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 79,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,987.31/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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