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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 422.01 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 422.01 and 181.37 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 422.01 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/422.01 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 422.01 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 76,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,537.84/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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