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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.13 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.13 and 181.52 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.13 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.13 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.13 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 76,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,626.54/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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