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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 431.76 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 431.76 and 181.84 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 431.76 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/431.76 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 431.76 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 78,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,511.24/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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