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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 431.70 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 431.70 and 181.85 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 431.70 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/431.70 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 431.70 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 78,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,504.65/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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