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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 300.53 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 300.53 and 183.17 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 300.53 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/300.53 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 300.53 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 55,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,047.16/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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