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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 421.72 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 421.72 and 181.38 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 421.72 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/421.72 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 421.72 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 76,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,491.57/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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