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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 433.88 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 433.88 and 181.67 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 433.88 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/433.88 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 433.88 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 78,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,822.31/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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