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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 432.12 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 432.12 and 182.14 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 432.12 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/432.12 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 432.12 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 78,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,706.34/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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