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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 436.63 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 436.63 and 183.66 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 436.63 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/436.63 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 436.63 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 80,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,191.47/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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