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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 431.89 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 431.89 and 181.96 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 431.89 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/431.89 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 431.89 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 78,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,586.70/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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