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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.14 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.14 and 184.96 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.14 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.14 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.14 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 80,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,668.45/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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