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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 435.78 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 435.78 and 184.78 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 435.78 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/435.78 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 435.78 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 80,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,523.97/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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