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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 431.98 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 431.98 and 182.09 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 431.98 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/431.98 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 431.98 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 78,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,659.86/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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