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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 422.15 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 422.15 and 181.60 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 422.15 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/422.15 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 422.15 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 76,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,660.49/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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