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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 433.04 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 433.04 and 182.82 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 433.04 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/433.04 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 433.04 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 79,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,168.37/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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