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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 431.38 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 431.38 and 181.61 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 431.38 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/431.38 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 431.38 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 78,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.92/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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