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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.87 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.87 and 184.15 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.87 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.87 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.87 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 80,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,081.31/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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