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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 421.98 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 421.98 and 181.54 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 421.98 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/421.98 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 421.98 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 76,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,606.25/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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