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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 421.57 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 421.57 and 181.18 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 421.57 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/421.57 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 421.57 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 76,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,380.05/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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