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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.79, 431.63 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.79, 431.63 and 181.84 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.79 : 431.63 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.79/431.63 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.79x = 431.63 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.79x = 78,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484.53/312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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