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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.45, 432.59 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.45, 432.59 and 182.48 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.45 : 432.59 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.45/432.59 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.45x = 432.59 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.45x = 78,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,935.95/313.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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