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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 432.02 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 432.02 and 182.10 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 432.02 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/432.02 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 432.02 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 78,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,669.93/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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