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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 432.18 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 432.18 and 182.18 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 432.18 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/432.18 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 432.18 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 78,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,736.09/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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