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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 421.82 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 421.82 and 181.35 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 421.82 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/421.82 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 421.82 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 76,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496.15/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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