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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 436.22 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 436.22 and 183.38 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 436.22 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/436.22 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 436.22 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 79,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994.02/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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