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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 432.05 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 432.05 and 182.12 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 432.05 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/432.05 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 432.05 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 78,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,686.48/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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