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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.27 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.27 and 181.13 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.27 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.27 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.27 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 78,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,478.83/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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