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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 435.69 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 435.69 and 184.69 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 435.69 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/435.69 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 435.69 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 80,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466.50/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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