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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 300.68 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 300.68 and 183.05 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 300.68 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/300.68 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 300.68 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 55,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,039.31/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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