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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 431.35 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 431.35 and 181.62 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 431.35 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/431.35 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 431.35 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 78,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,341.33/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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