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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 434.75 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 434.75 and 184.04 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 434.75 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/434.75 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 434.75 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 80,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010.47/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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