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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.15 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.15 and 181.46 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.15 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.15 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.15 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 78,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,233.42/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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