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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 421.44 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 421.44 and 181.10 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 421.44 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/421.44 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 421.44 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 76,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,322.78/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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