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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.91 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.91 and 181.50 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.91 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.91 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.91 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 80,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025.17/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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