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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 318.92 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 318.92 and 182.13 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 318.92 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/318.92 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 318.92 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 58,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083.99/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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