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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 433.19 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 433.19 and 182.83 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 433.19 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/433.19 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 433.19 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 79,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199.67/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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