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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 431.39 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 431.39 and 181.58 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 431.39 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/431.39 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 431.39 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 78,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330.89/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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