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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.57, 436.89 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.57, 436.89 and 183.82 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.57 : 436.89 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.57/436.89 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.57x = 436.89 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.57x = 80,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,309.12/316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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