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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 298.26 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 298.26 and 183.88 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 298.26 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/298.26 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 298.26 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 54,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844.05/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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