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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.00, 431.99 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.00, 431.99 and 182.08 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.00 : 431.99 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.00/431.99 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.00x = 431.99 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.00x = 78,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657.05/313.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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