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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 435.87 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 435.87 and 184.88 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 435.87 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/435.87 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 435.87 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 80,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,584.74/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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