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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 298.96 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 298.96 and 181.99 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 298.96 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/298.96 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 298.96 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 54,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407.73/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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