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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 300.28 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 300.28 and 185.68 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 300.28 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/300.28 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 300.28 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 55,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,755.99/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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