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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 433.69 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 433.69 and 181.51 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 433.69 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/433.69 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 433.69 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 78,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,719.07/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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