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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 421.72 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 421.72 and 181.30 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 421.72 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/421.72 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 421.72 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 76,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,457.97/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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