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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.70 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.70 and 184.06 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.70 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.70 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.70 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 80,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010.88/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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