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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.19 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.19 and 181.59 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.19 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.19 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.19 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 76,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,665.48/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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