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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 432.77 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 432.77 and 182.57 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 432.77 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/432.77 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 432.77 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 79,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,010.99/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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