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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 432.62 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 432.62 and 182.52 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 432.62 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/432.62 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 432.62 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 78,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961.80/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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