Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.26 and 185.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.26 and 185.70 is: 256.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218.52 : 301.26 = 185.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218.52/301.26 = 185.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218.52x = 301.26 × 185.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218.52x = 55,943.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,943.98/218.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256.01
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