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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 434.89 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 434.89 and 184.15 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 434.89 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/434.89 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 434.89 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 80,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,085.06/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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