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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 435.71 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 435.71 and 184.69 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 435.71 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/435.71 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 435.71 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 80,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,471.28/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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