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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.57 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.57 and 182.50 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.57 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.57 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.57 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 78,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,943.63/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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