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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 435.84 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 435.84 and 184.75 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 435.84 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/435.84 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 435.84 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 80,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,521.44/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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