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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 433.05 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 433.05 and 182.78 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 433.05 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/433.05 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 433.05 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 79,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,149.80/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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