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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 305.06 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 305.06 and 181.78 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 305.06 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/305.06 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 305.06 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 55,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.81/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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