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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 435.90 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 435.90 and 183.08 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 435.90 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/435.90 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 435.90 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 79,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,804.57/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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