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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.90 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.90 and 184.13 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.90 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.90 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.90 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 80,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,076.42/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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