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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.00, 430.58 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.00, 430.58 and 181.00 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.00 : 430.58 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.00/430.58 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.00x = 430.58 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.00x = 77,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,936.12/312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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