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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.60 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.60 and 187.02 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.60 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.60 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.60 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 56,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218.21/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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