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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 307.53 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 307.53 and 181.54 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 307.53 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/307.53 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 307.53 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 55,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829.00/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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