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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.77 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.77 and 182.25 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.77 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.77 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.77 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 79,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,236.38/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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