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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.40 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.40 and 182.37 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.40 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.40 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.40 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 78,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,856.79/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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