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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 435.80 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 435.80 and 183.04 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 435.80 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/435.80 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 435.80 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 79,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,770.65/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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