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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 431.74 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 431.74 and 181.87 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 431.74 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/431.74 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 431.74 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 78,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520.55/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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