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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 421.61 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 421.61 and 181.26 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 421.61 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/421.61 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 421.61 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 76,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,418.54/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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