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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 433.04 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 433.04 and 182.76 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 433.04 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/433.04 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 433.04 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 79,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142.39/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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