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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 431.87 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 431.87 and 181.99 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 431.87 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/431.87 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 431.87 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 78,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,595.65/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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