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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 421.75 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 421.75 and 181.29 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 421.75 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/421.75 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 421.75 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 76,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,459.06/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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