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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 432.06 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 432.06 and 182.11 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 432.06 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/432.06 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 432.06 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 78,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,682.45/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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