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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.47 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.47 and 184.50 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.47 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.47 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.47 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 80,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,343.29/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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