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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 435.14 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 435.14 and 184.35 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 435.14 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/435.14 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 435.14 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 80,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,214.96/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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