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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 435.98 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 435.98 and 184.88 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 435.98 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/435.98 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 435.98 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 80,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,605.53/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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