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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 431.93 and 182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 431.93 and 182.00 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 431.93 = 182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/431.93 = 182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 431.93 × 182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 78,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,612.79/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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