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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 434.09 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 434.09 and 181.81 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 434.09 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/434.09 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 434.09 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 78,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921.90/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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