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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 432.98 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 432.98 and 182.76 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 432.98 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/432.98 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 432.98 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 79,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,130.51/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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