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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.88 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.88 and 184.08 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.88 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.88 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.88 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 80,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,051.08/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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