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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.95, 433.31 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.95, 433.31 and 182.98 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.95 : 433.31 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.95/433.31 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.95x = 433.31 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.95x = 79,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287.06/313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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