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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 432.79 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 432.79 and 182.60 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 432.79 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/432.79 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 432.79 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 79,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,026.46/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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