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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.19 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.19 and 182.60 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.19 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.19 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.19 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 79,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,466.33/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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