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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 431.77 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 431.77 and 181.93 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 431.77 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/431.77 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 431.77 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 78,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.92/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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