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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.45, 432.56 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.45, 432.56 and 182.45 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.45 : 432.56 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.45/432.56 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.45x = 432.56 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.45x = 78,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,922.11/313.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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