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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.61 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.61 and 182.47 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.61 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.61 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.61 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 78,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,936.81/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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