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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 437.22 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 437.22 and 184.03 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 437.22 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/437.22 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 437.22 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 80,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,461.60/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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