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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 422.52 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 422.52 and 181.90 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 422.52 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/422.52 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 422.52 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 76,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853.86/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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