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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 421.53 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 421.53 and 181.14 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 421.53 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/421.53 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 421.53 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 76,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,355.94/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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