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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 435.14 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 435.14 and 182.55 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 435.14 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/435.14 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 435.14 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 79,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434.81/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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