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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.33 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.33 and 181.50 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.33 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.33 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.33 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 78,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,285.49/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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