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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 435.73 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 435.73 and 184.81 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 435.73 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/435.73 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 435.73 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 80,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,527.26/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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