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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.43 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.43 and 182.41 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.43 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.43 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.43 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 78,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879.56/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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