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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 435.75 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 435.75 and 184.82 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 435.75 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/435.75 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 435.75 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 80,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535.32/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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