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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.30 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.30 and 184.06 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.30 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.30 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.30 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 80,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,489.44/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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