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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.73 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.73 and 181.12 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.73 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.73 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.73 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 78,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013.82/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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