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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 436.48 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 436.48 and 183.53 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 436.48 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/436.48 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 436.48 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 80,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,104.53/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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