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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 432.08 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 432.08 and 182.11 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 432.08 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/432.08 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 432.08 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 78,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,686.09/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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