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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 421.10 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 421.10 and 180.83 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 421.10 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/421.10 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 421.10 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 76,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148.34/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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