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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 435.90 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 435.90 and 184.93 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 435.90 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/435.90 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 435.90 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 80,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609.90/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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