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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.56 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.56 and 181.87 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.56 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.56 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.56 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 76,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,850.16/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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