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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.69 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.69 and 183.75 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.69 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.69 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.69 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 80,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,242.84/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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