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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 435.94 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 435.94 and 184.92 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 435.94 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/435.94 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 435.94 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 80,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614.02/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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