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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.13, 434.91 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.13, 434.91 and 184.09 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.13 : 434.91 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.13/434.91 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.13x = 434.91 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.13x = 80,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,062.58/315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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