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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 431.42 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 431.42 and 181.68 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 431.42 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/431.42 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 431.42 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 78,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,379.48/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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