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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 435.93 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 435.93 and 184.90 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 435.93 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/435.93 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 435.93 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 80,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,604.35/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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