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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 431.77 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 431.77 and 181.87 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 431.77 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/431.77 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 431.77 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 78,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,524.82/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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