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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.72, 433 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.72, 433 and 182.76 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.72 : 433 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.72/433 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.72x = 433 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.72x = 79,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135.08/313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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