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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.43 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.43 and 182.36 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.43 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.43 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.43 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 78,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,857.93/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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