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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 432.20 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 432.20 and 182.15 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 432.20 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/432.20 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 432.20 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 78,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,725.15/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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