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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.72, 432.93 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.72, 432.93 and 182.74 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.72 : 432.93 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.72/432.93 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.72x = 432.93 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.72x = 79,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113.63/313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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