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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 433.09 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 433.09 and 181.07 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 433.09 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/433.09 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 433.09 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 78,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,419.61/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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