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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 300.65 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 300.65 and 183.29 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 300.65 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/300.65 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 300.65 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 55,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,103.72/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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