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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.64 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.64 and 181.24 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.64 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.64 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.64 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 76,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,418.03/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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