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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 421.02 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 421.02 and 180.75 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 421.02 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/421.02 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 421.02 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 76,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,099.37/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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