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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 421.97 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 421.97 and 181.32 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 421.97 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/421.97 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 421.97 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 76,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,511.60/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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