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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 435.91 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 435.91 and 184.96 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 435.91 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/435.91 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 435.91 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 80,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,625.91/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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