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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 424.12 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 424.12 and 181.30 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 424.12 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/424.12 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 424.12 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 76,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892.96/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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