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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 436.01 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 436.01 and 183.20 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 436.01 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/436.01 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 436.01 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 79,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877.03/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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