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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 437.52 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 437.52 and 184.26 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 437.52 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/437.52 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 437.52 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 80,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617.44/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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