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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.57 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.57 and 183.60 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.57 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.57 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.57 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 80,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,154.25/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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