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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.75 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.75 and 181.94 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.75 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.75 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.75 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 78,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,549.53/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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