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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 441.43 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 441.43 and 181.88 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 441.43 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/441.43 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 441.43 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 80,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284.63/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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