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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 421.83 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 421.83 and 181.27 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 421.83 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/421.83 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 421.83 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 76,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,465.12/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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