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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 431.21 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 431.21 and 181.54 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 431.21 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/431.21 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 431.21 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 78,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,281.86/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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