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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 436.03 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 436.03 and 185.01 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 436.03 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/436.03 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 436.03 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 80,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.91/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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