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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.93 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.93 and 181.28 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.93 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.93 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.93 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 78,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118.99/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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