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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 300.90 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 300.90 and 183.18 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 300.90 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/300.90 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 300.90 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 55,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118.86/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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