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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.55 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.55 and 181.87 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.55 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.55 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.55 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 76,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,848.11/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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