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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.32 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.32 and 181.54 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.32 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.32 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.32 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 78,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,301.83/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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