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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 432.07 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 432.07 and 182.18 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 432.07 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/432.07 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 432.07 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 78,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,715.14/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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