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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.43 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.43 and 181.65 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.43 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.43 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.43 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 78,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369.26/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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