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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 433.09 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 433.09 and 182.85 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 433.09 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/433.09 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 433.09 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 79,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,190.51/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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