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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 432.03 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 432.03 and 182.08 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 432.03 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/432.03 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 432.03 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 78,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,664.02/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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