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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 431.36 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 431.36 and 181.56 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 431.36 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/431.36 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 431.36 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 78,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,317.72/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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