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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 422.15 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 422.15 and 181.50 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 422.15 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/422.15 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 422.15 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 76,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,619.32/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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