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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.04 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.04 and 181.52 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.04 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.04 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.04 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 78,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,242.38/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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