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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.70 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.70 and 181.88 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.70 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.70 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.70 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 78,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,515.44/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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