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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 431.87 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 431.87 and 181.98 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 431.87 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/431.87 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 431.87 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 78,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,590.79/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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