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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 431.34 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 431.34 and 181.74 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 431.34 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/431.34 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 431.34 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 78,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,391.73/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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