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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 431.85 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 431.85 and 181.90 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 431.85 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/431.85 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 431.85 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 78,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,553.52/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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