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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 421.87 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 421.87 and 181.41 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 421.87 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/421.87 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 421.87 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 76,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,531.44/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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