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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.11, 421.03 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.11, 421.03 and 180.75 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.11 : 421.03 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.11/421.03 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.11x = 421.03 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.11x = 76,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,101.17/305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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