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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 431.28 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 431.28 and 181.53 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 431.28 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/431.28 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 431.28 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 78,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,290.26/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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