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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 301.09 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 301.09 and 182.70 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 301.09 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/301.09 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 301.09 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 55,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.14/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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