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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 300.69 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 300.69 and 183.06 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 300.69 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/300.69 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 300.69 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 55,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044.31/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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