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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.79 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.79 and 184.07 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.79 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.79 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.79 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 80,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032.88/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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