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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 430.88 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 430.88 and 181.29 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 430.88 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/430.88 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 430.88 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 78,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,113.33/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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