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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 423.65 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 423.65 and 181.02 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 423.65 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/423.65 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 423.65 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 76,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,688.74/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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