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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.13 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.13 and 182.19 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.13 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.13 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.13 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 79,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,640.71/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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