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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 421.76 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 421.76 and 181.31 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 421.76 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/421.76 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 421.76 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 76,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466.63/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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