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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 298.94 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 298.94 and 185.90 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 298.94 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/298.94 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 298.94 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 55,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572.95/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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