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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 434.82 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 434.82 and 184.14 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 434.82 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/434.82 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 434.82 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 80,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,064.66/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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