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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 421.26 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 421.26 and 180.92 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 421.26 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/421.26 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 421.26 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 76,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,214.51/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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