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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 431.07 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 431.07 and 181.39 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 431.07 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/431.07 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 431.07 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 78,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,191.79/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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