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    The first, second and fourth numbers in a proportion are 31, 12 and 156 respectively.
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    The first, second and fourth numbers in a proportion are 31, 12 and 156 respectively.

    A.

    302

    B.

    403

    C.

    290

    D.

    387

    Correct option is B

    Given:
    First = 31
    Second = 12
    Fourth = 156
    Formula Used:
    In proportion: First : Second = Third : Fourth
    Solution:
    31 : 12 = x : 156
    31 × 156 = 12x
    x = 31×15612\frac{31 × 156} {12}​​
    x = 403

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