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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 431.44 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 431.44 and 181.68 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 431.44 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/431.44 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 431.44 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 78,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384.02/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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