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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 434.73 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 434.73 and 184.05 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 434.73 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/434.73 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 434.73 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 80,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,012.06/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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