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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 431.29 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 431.29 and 181.55 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 431.29 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/431.29 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 431.29 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 78,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.19/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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