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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 435 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 435 and 184.20 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 435 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/435 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 435 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 80,127
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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