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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 298.80 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 298.80 and 181.92 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 298.80 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/298.80 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 298.80 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 54,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,357.70/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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