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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 437.20 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 437.20 and 183.97 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 437.20 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/437.20 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 437.20 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 80,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,431.68/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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