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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 436.99 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 436.99 and 183.90 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 436.99 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/436.99 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 436.99 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 80,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363.09/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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