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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 436.06 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 436.06 and 184.94 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 436.06 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/436.06 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 436.06 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 80,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,644.01/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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