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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 301.36 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 301.36 and 181.72 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 301.36 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/301.36 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 301.36 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 54,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763.14/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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