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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 431.63 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 431.63 and 181.79 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 431.63 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/431.63 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 431.63 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 78,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,467.68/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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