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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 435.88 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 435.88 and 183.11 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 435.88 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/435.88 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 435.88 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 79,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811.81/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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