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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 422.00 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 422.00 and 181.52 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 422.00 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/422.00 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 422.00 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 76,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,599.48/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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