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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 430.56 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 430.56 and 181.06 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 430.56 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/430.56 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 430.56 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 77,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,957.19/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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