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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 422.09 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 422.09 and 181.58 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 422.09 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/422.09 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 422.09 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 76,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640.08/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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