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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 431.71 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 431.71 and 181.88 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 431.71 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/431.71 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 431.71 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 78,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,517.26/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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