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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.66 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.66 and 182.46 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.66 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.66 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.66 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 78,943.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,943.14/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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