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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 430.53 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 430.53 and 181.00 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 430.53 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/430.53 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 430.53 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 77,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,926.81/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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