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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 435.96 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 435.96 and 184.93 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 435.96 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/435.96 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 435.96 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 80,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,622.08/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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