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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 434.94 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 434.94 and 184.22 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 434.94 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/434.94 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 434.94 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 80,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124.65/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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