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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 435.04 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 435.04 and 182.50 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 435.04 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/435.04 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 435.04 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 79,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394.80/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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