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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 433.01 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 433.01 and 182.82 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 433.01 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/433.01 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 433.01 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 79,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162.89/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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