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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.49, 325.19 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.49, 325.19 and 183.98 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.49 : 325.19 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.49/325.19 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.49x = 325.19 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.49x = 59,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828.35/216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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