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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 432.71 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 432.71 and 182.50 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 432.71 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/432.71 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 432.71 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 78,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969.58/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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