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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 435.39 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 435.39 and 184.50 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 435.39 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/435.39 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 435.39 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 80,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,329.46/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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