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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 436.80 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 436.80 and 183.71 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 436.80 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/436.80 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 436.80 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 80,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,245.28/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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