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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 434.89 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 434.89 and 184.22 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 434.89 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/434.89 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 434.89 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 80,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,118.09/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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