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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 435.78 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 435.78 and 184.77 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 435.78 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/435.78 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 435.78 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 80,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516.89/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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