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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 441.51 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 441.51 and 181.94 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 441.51 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/441.51 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 441.51 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 80,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328.33/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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