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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 434.88 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 434.88 and 184.16 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 434.88 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/434.88 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 434.88 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 80,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,088.59/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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