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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 436.01 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 436.01 and 184.96 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 436.01 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/436.01 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 436.01 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 80,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,642.39/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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