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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432.68 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432.68 and 182.56 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432.68 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432.68 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432.68 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 78,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,990.06/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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