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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 432.80 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 432.80 and 182.62 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 432.80 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/432.80 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 432.80 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 79,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037.94/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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