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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 434.93 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 434.93 and 182.37 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 434.93 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/434.93 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 434.93 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 79,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,318.18/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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