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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 432.13 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 432.13 and 182.14 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 432.13 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/432.13 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 432.13 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 78,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,708.16/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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