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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 432.07 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 432.07 and 182.12 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 432.07 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/432.07 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 432.07 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 78,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689.21/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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