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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 422.62 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 422.62 and 181.94 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 422.62 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/422.62 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 422.62 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 76,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,891.48/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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