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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 431.73 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 431.73 and 181.88 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 431.73 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/431.73 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 431.73 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 78,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520.89/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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