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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 436.10 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 436.10 and 184.98 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 436.10 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/436.10 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 436.10 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 80,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.78/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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