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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 430.66 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 430.66 and 181.13 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 430.66 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/430.66 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 430.66 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 78,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,005.45/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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