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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 297.90 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 297.90 and 185.05 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 297.90 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/297.90 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 297.90 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 55,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124.96/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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