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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 433.03 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 433.03 and 182.77 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 433.03 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/433.03 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 433.03 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 79,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,144.89/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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