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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.58 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.58 and 183.74 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.58 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.58 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.58 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 55,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044.83/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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