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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 436.00 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 436.00 and 183.17 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 436.00 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/436.00 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 436.00 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 79,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862.94/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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