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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 430.94 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 430.94 and 181.28 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 430.94 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/430.94 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 430.94 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 78,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,120.80/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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