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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 432 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 432 and 182.08 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 432 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/432 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 432 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 78,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,658.56/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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