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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 422.48 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 422.48 and 181.83 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 422.48 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/422.48 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 422.48 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 76,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,819.54/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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