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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.00, 431.84 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.00, 431.84 and 181.98 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.00 : 431.84 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.00/431.84 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.00x = 431.84 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.00x = 78,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,586.24/313.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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