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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.64 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.64 and 184.00 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.64 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.64 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.64 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 79,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972.67/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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