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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 432.87 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 432.87 and 182.71 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 432.87 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/432.87 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 432.87 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 79,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089.68/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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