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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435.07 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435.07 and 182.44 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435.07 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435.07 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435.07 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 79,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,373.26/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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