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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 421.96 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 421.96 and 181.47 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 421.96 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/421.96 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 421.96 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 76,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574.55/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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