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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 435.98 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 435.98 and 184.91 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 435.98 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/435.98 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 435.98 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 80,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,616.14/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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