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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 431.40 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 431.40 and 181.60 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 431.40 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/431.40 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 431.40 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 78,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.24/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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