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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 298.48 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 298.48 and 185.47 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 298.48 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/298.48 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 298.48 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 55,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,357.88/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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