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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 434.87 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 434.87 and 184.17 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 434.87 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/434.87 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 434.87 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 80,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,091.41/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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