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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.60 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.60 and 183.96 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.60 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.60 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.60 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 79,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,949.02/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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