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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.60 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.60 and 181.10 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.60 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.60 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.60 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 77,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,981.66/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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