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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 319.91 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 319.91 and 182.58 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 319.91 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/319.91 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 319.91 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 58,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,409.17/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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