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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 433.06 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 433.06 and 182.84 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 433.06 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/433.06 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 433.06 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 79,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,180.69/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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