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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 436.96 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 436.96 and 183.83 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 436.96 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/436.96 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 436.96 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 80,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,326.36/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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