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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 436.49 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 436.49 and 183.59 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 436.49 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/436.49 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 436.49 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 80,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,132.10/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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