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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 435.89 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 435.89 and 184.89 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 435.89 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/435.89 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 435.89 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 80,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590.78/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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