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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 432.26 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 432.26 and 182.27 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 432.26 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/432.26 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 432.26 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 78,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,784.96/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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