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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 298.69 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 298.69 and 185.22 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 298.69 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/298.69 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 298.69 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 55,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.90/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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