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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.02 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.02 and 181.75 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.02 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.02 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.02 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 55,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437.39/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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