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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.87 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.87 and 184.09 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.87 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.87 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.87 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 80,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055.22/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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