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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 301.41 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 301.41 and 187.36 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 301.41 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/301.41 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 301.41 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 56,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472.18/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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