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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 300.91 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 300.91 and 183.27 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 300.91 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/300.91 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 300.91 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 55,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.78/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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